§5–211.

    (a)    An applicant or employee subject to this subtitle may file with the head of the principal unit a written complaint:

        (1)    that alleges a violation of § 5–208 of this subtitle; or

        (2)    that alleges harassment in violation of § 20–606(a)(5) of the State Government Article.

    (b)    A complaint under subsection (a)(1) of this section must be filed within 1 year after the complainant first knew of or reasonably should have known of the alleged violation that is the basis for the complaint.

    (c)    A complaint under subsection (a)(2) of this section must be filed within 2 years after the alleged violation that is the basis for the complaint.